This page offers college-planning resources unique to Kansas, including  higher-education agencies,  higher-education institutions, savings plans,  state financial-aid programs, benefits for veterans, publications and special programs.

Kansas Higher-Education Agencies

• Kansas Board of Regents.
• Kansas State Department of Education.

Kansas Higher-Education Institutions

Explore a wide variety of higher education programs in Kansas:

• State colleges and universities.
• Independent colleges and universities.
• Community colleges.
• Proprietary schools specialize in certain career fields.
• Distance education offers opportunities to learn without having to regularly visit a classroom.
• If you’re an adult looking to sharpen current skills or acquire new skills, check out Adult Education in Kansas.

The Midwest Student Exchange Program offers discounted tuition to Kansas students who enroll in participating colleges and universities in five other Midwestern states.

If you’re transferring to a new school, some of your credits may transfer with you.

Use College Answer's School Search Tool to compare colleges and universities on your list.

Savings Plans

The Kansas Learning Quest Education Savings Program offers a tax-advantaged way to save for college.

State Financial-Aid Programs

Kansas grant and scholarship programs can help you meet the cost of higher education.

AmeriCorps Kansas offers you the opportunity to serve your community and earn assistance with college costs at the same time.

Important: To qualify for federal and state financial aid, you must file the FAFSA. To ensure priority consideration for Kansas state scholarships and grants, your FAFSA must be submitted online or postmarked by April 1.

Benefits for Veterans

• Kansas Commission on Veterans' Affairs: Education Services.
• Benefits to eligible veterans, dependents, reservists, and service members while attending an approved training program at an approved university, high school, on the job training and apprenticeship.

Publications

• Tuition and Required Fees for Full-Time Students at Kansas Universities.

Special Programs

• Kansas GEAR UP and TRIO programs help students prepare academically and financially for college. TRIO programs include Upward Bound, Educational Opportunity Center and Educational Talent Search.
• Kansas JobLink offers the best-paying and highest-growth occupations in Kansas, as well as education requirements for these jobs.